en.Wedoany.com Reported - Finnair recently signed a Letter of Intent to lease two Embraer E190-E1 and two ATR-72-600 aircraft. These aircraft are expected to be delivered in the summer and early autumn of 2026 and will be allocated to its regional operator Norra to support Finnair's fleet expansion and network growth strategy.

On March 30, 2026, Finnair confirmed this arrangement, stating that the E190-E1 and ATR-72-600 aircraft will be dedicated to Norra's operations. Norra currently operates 12 Embraer E190-E1a and 12 ATR-72-500 aircraft. Through this lease, Finnair plans to increase the number of jets operated by Norra to 18, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and flight reliability.

Kristin Rovelli, Chief Revenue Officer of Finnair, stated: "An extensive regional network plays a significant role as we look to expand our network from key markets. These aircraft will further strengthen our flight schedule reliability and increase the flexibility of our fleet deployment."

Prior to this, on March 23, 2026, Finnair announced an agreement with Embraer to purchase up to 46 E195-E2 aircraft, one of the largest investments in the company's 102-year history. The agreement also includes options for 16 additional E195-E2s and 12 purchase rights, reflecting Finnair's long-term planning for increasing fleet size and modernization.

Furthermore, Finnair signed a contract with Pratt & Whitney to procure spare engines and maintenance services for the PW1900G GTF engines used on Embraer E2 aircraft. Concurrently, the company plans to acquire up to 12 A320/321ceo aircraft from the second-hand market to replace the oldest A319 and A320 models in its fleet in the coming years.

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